Spending

Turns out Mom was right: One of the best ways to save money on groceries is to (drum roll) ... make a list! NO. Yes. In a study published earlier this year by Consumer Reports, researcher Tod Marks (aka "Tightwad Tod") shopped for 30 household...

Dear DailyWorth, It seems like all of my friends are either getting married or having babies. While I love my friends, I can't afford all the parties and gifts that I'm expected to pay for! I am in debt and can't afford my own groceries let alone...

Spent by credit card and debit card options? Here's an alternative: credit union credit cards. What's a Credit Union? Unlike a bank, a credit union does not have investors or stockholders. Credit unions have members (YOU!) in which all profits...

What’s a budget-conscious grocery shopper to do? There are obvious tips like ‘buy fruit in season when it’s cheapest,’ and ‘shop the sales,’ and ‘always shop from a list.’ Even if you’re not shopping the sales, you can still eat well without over...

Today's guest blogger Jenny Newcomer is a busy mom of 2 and the founder of LobotoME {eco-friendly organizational products} - For more information visit at www.LobotoME.com. Today's guest blogger, Jenny Newcomer, is the creator of LobotoME...

Need $10,000 to renovate your kitchen? How about $2,000 to buy a new computer? Big expenses happen. Here's a way to save for large, one-time, non-budgeted expenses: Set up a separate savings account (try ING DIRECT (9/9/09 APY: 1.3%),...

You finally got what you wanted. Out of the one-bedroom apartment and into a fantastic house loaded with charm, lots of light, airy rooms — and a monthly mortgage. Suddenly, your dream house feels more like a money pit. Here are eight ways to...

You need to know what you spend, every month. You can't manage your finances, amass wealth, take nice vacations, or buy new boots for fall without that annoying guilty aftertaste, unless you know how much your life really costs. You might think...